Split PDF Online Free — Extract Pages Into Separate Files
Sometimes only part of a PDF is what you need: one chapter from a long report, a single invoice from a monthly bundle, or the first few pages of a document to send to someone who should not see the rest. This free split PDF tool lets you pull exactly those pages out and save each part as its own PDF file, all in your browser. You type the page ranges you want, such as 1-3 for the first three pages, and the tool builds a separate PDF for each range, keeping the text, images, and layout of every page unchanged. There is no need to install software, create an account, or upload your document anywhere, which matters when the file contains private or work-related information. The tool uses the well-tested pdf-lib library, loaded from this site only when you press the button, to copy the pages you asked for into new PDF files.
One PDF at a time. The page count will be shown after you add the file.
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Privacy: your PDF never leaves your browser. Splitting runs entirely on your device.
How to Use
- Add your PDF. Click the drop zone and choose one PDF file, or drag it in. Its name, size, and page count appear below the box so you know exactly how many pages you have to work with.
- Type your page ranges. Enter comma-separated ranges such as 1-3, 4-6, where each range becomes one output file. A single number such as 3 means just page 3. Or, instead of ranges, enter a number in the "split every N pages" box to cut the document into equal parts.
- Click Split PDF. The tool checks every page number against the real page count, then copies the requested pages into new PDF files. The progress bar shows how far along it is, and the result panel lists what was created.
- Download each part. Every output file gets its own Download button, named after its pages, so you can save just the parts you need. Use Download all to save every part at once; if your browser blocks several downloads, use the individual buttons.
Worked Example
Suppose you have a 6-page PDF, a short report with an introduction on pages 1 to 3 and data tables on pages 4 to 6. Add the PDF and type the ranges 1-3, 4-6, then click Split PDF. The expected result is two files: the first contains pages 1, 2, and 3, and the second contains pages 4, 5, and 6, so each file has exactly 3 pages. If instead you type 1, 3, 5, the expected result is three files of 1 page each: one with page 1, one with page 3, and one with page 5. A range such as 2-4 always gives a 3-page file, because it includes pages 2, 3, and 4, and the total pages across all output files can never exceed the pages in the original unless the same page is listed twice. Checking the page count before you type the ranges is the easiest way to avoid mistakes.
Why Split PDFs in Your Browser?
Most online PDF splitters ask you to upload your whole document to a remote server, where you have no control over how long it is kept or who can see it. That is a real risk when the file is a contract, a set of exam papers, or a report that contains pages you deliberately want to keep private. Splitting in your browser avoids that entirely: the code runs on your own device, the file never travels over the internet, and the pages you do not extract are never sent anywhere. A very large PDF may take a few seconds longer on an older phone, but for everyday documents the split finishes almost instantly, and each output file is a normal PDF you can open, print, or share anywhere.
Tips for a Clean Split
Always check the page count shown after you add the file before typing ranges, because page numbers start at 1 and the last page is the total shown. Remember that a range like 1-3 includes both end pages, so it gives 3 pages. If a range is rejected, read the error message: it usually means a page number is higher than the total, a range is written backwards such as 5-2, or a character other than digits, commas, and dashes slipped in. If you only need one page, type just that number instead of a range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free to split a PDF here?
Yes. Splitting a PDF on this page is completely free, with no account, no sign-up and no watermark. You can split as many PDFs as you like, and every output file belongs to you.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF never leaves your browser. The split runs entirely on your device using a PDF library loaded from this site, so your document is never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else.
Can I change the order of the pages when I split?
The pages inside each output file keep their original order from the source PDF. You can choose which pages go into which file, and the order of the files follows the order of your ranges, but pages are not reordered inside a file. To reorder pages, split first and then merge the parts in the order you want.
What if my PDF is password-protected?
Password-protected PDFs cannot be opened here, because the tool cannot read them without the password. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, save an unlocked copy, and then split that copy.
What happens if a range is out of range?
If a range asks for a page that does not exist, for example page 9 in a 6-page PDF, the tool shows an error and does not split anything. Check the page count shown after you add the file, fix the range so every page number is within the document, and try again.